NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
CMS lists this provider in Bethesda, MD, with 200 certified beds, an overall rating of 3/5, and 55 citation rows in the current August 2026 release.
5721 Grosvenor Lane · Bethesda, MD 20814 · Montgomery County
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
CMS supplies 3 survey-cycle rows for Sterling Care Bethesda in this release; health and fire inspection dates remain separate.
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-04-27 | 16 | 2026-04-27 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 2025-03-06 | 11 | 2025-03-06 | 7 |
| Cycle 3 | 2020-01-31 | 11 | 2020-01-31 | 2 |
CMS reports 55 citation rows, including 0 with G–L codes and 0 with J–L codes.
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 10 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29 · complaintImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-29Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-12 · complaintMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-12 · complaintThe August 2026 file contains 0 penalty rows and $0 in listed fines for this provider record.
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
CMS matched 7 ownership disclosure rows to Sterling Care Bethesda; names and roles are reported fields, not independently verified identities.
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
CMS reports 3.08 total nurse hours and 0.49 RN hours per resident day for this provider.
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
The local peer set contains 3 other published facility records near Bethesda, MD, with separate bed, rating, and citation-row fields.
Use this ledger to frame questions—not to choose care on its own. Recheck Medicare Care Compare, contact the state survey agency and long-term care ombudsman, and ask the facility about anything you find.
